Comprehension

/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the ability to understand something

Her comprehension of complex mathematical concepts is impressive.

the act of grasping or understanding the meaning or significance of something

The comprehension of the novel's themes took time and effort.

the mental capacity to perceive and understand; intelligence.

His high comprehension makes him an excellent student.

From Middle French 'comprehension', from Latin 'comprehensio', from 'comprehendere'

comprehension skills

The abilities that allow a person to understand and interpret written or spoken information.

reading comprehension

The ability to read text, process it, and understand its meaning.

comprehension check

An evaluation to assess a person's understanding of a topic.

comprehend

To grasp the meaning of something.

comprehensive

Covering completely or broadly; inclusive.

Get it

When she explained it again, I finally got it.

The light bulb went on

After he explained the concept, the light bulb went on for her.